Under the direction of the Vice-President, the Executive Director will lead the operations of our largest family centers in Central Maryland. Ideal candidate will be results-oriented, excels at building teams, and experienced and tenured Y Leader to join our talented management team. Currently the center has 6,700 households (over 21,000 members); The Orokawa Y in Towson includes a two-pool indoor Aquatic venue with a competition pool and family pool. It also features basketball courts, a comprehensive cardiovascular and strength fitness center, functional training center, multiple group exercise and program studios, sports, rock climbing wall, and outdoor space.
The Y in Central Maryland ranks in the top 10 Membership Ys in North America, and is top 20 ranked by revenue. The Y in Central Maryland currently has a footprint that includes over 100 locations throughout central Maryland (11 Family Centers, 2 Swim Centers, 6 Preschools, 34 Head Start Sites, 10 Community School, 35 Summer Program locations, over 55 Before/After School sites). The Association recognize as a workplace of choice by several regional organizations, including Baltimore Magazine, and employs nearly 2,700 full-time and part-time Associates. We positively influence the lives of over 280,000 Maryland residents each year, and are striving to reach more than 350,000 Marylanders as we execute our Impact 2020 strategic plan for growth and increased service.
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Orokawa Y in Towson. This position provides Cause-Driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal management, financial development, membership and program administration, facility & equipment stewardship, community relations and personal-professional development. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and growing a Family Center operation that includes a $6 million budget, Annual Giving Campaigns over $250,000, supervise senior leadership team 4 directors, and 6,700+ household membership units.
- Develops and supervises Orokawa Y Center operations
- Implements Association membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members
- Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions
- Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction
- Identifies community trends and evaluates their impact on the Y’s programs and operations
- Develops long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall Y objectives. Monitors the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are of the highest quality programs and services
- Participates in and supports the Y Community Leadership Board and related committees as directed by the Vice-President
- Provides leadership and is accountable for achieving annual support (Annual Giving) campaign and special events fundraising goals
- Represents and promotes the Y in the local community by developing positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
- Effectively communicates the Y’s brand to establish the organization’s credibility within the community
- Effectively represents the Y within in the community, developing strong relationships with local elected representatives and community leader organizations
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and leads employees and volunteers in coordination with Association Human Resource Department. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Responsible for supervision of 4 exempt staff and 175+ non-exempt associates
- Ensures safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment
- Ensures all program operations are consistent with association policies and procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting and other administrative systems
- Develops, manages, and monitors center-operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Initiates and manages adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations
- Incorporates character development within the activities of the Y
- Assists in all areas, project teams, and duties as assigned by supervisor
- Strong business operations background with a proven track record for producing growth and strong financial management
- Five or more years of successful management experience in community based Health & Wellness, recreation, and programming field, preferably in a Y. Youth and family programming and aquatic supervision experience a plus.
- Supervision of 3,000+ unit (unit defined as household) Y or related health and wellness center that provides services to all age groups.
- Supervision of full and part time employees and accountability of annual budget exceeding $4.0 million
- Proven record of leading and aligning teams to a clearly articulated vision, mission, and strategic plan, which advance a cohesive, positive, and productive culture
- Ability to lead assigned operations including staff development and supervision, development and monitoring of budgets, membership and program development, financial development, marketing and public relations, board and volunteer development
- Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues
- Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
- Y Organizational Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred